NURS 356 - EXAM #1 Questions And Correct Answers
What is the difference between in-service education?
In-service = hospital - specific
Continuing education = modules/certifications
What are some/normal assessment findings for vital signs?
Temp: 96.8 - 100.4
HR: 60 - 100 bpm
Resp: 12 - 20 breaths per min
BP: < 120 and < 80
What is erythema?
redness of the skin
What is ecchymosis?
bruising
What is rhonchi?
low-pitched, continuous sounds in the bronchi
What is a thrill?
rarely palpable near heart (cat purr)
What is the proper technique/specific order when performing assessment?
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Auscultation
4. Percussion (only occasionally)
What is the difference between subjective and objective?
subjective = anything the patient is telling you
objective = what you, the nurse, are witnessing
, Why do we collect health history?
Obtains biographical information, age, reasons for coming in to healthcare, learning
about your patient's expectations
While collecting health history, what would the purpose or final end product be?
This is discharge planning
Is health history subjective or objective
subjective
Is general survey subjective or objective?
objective
Where do you begin with a health history?
ABC, safety and pain
-Airway
-Breathing
-Circulation
-Safety
-Pain
If pain is present, go into what?
PQRSTU
-place
-quality
-radiating
-severity
-time
-understanding
What type of data is gathered in health history?
What is the difference between in-service education?
In-service = hospital - specific
Continuing education = modules/certifications
What are some/normal assessment findings for vital signs?
Temp: 96.8 - 100.4
HR: 60 - 100 bpm
Resp: 12 - 20 breaths per min
BP: < 120 and < 80
What is erythema?
redness of the skin
What is ecchymosis?
bruising
What is rhonchi?
low-pitched, continuous sounds in the bronchi
What is a thrill?
rarely palpable near heart (cat purr)
What is the proper technique/specific order when performing assessment?
1. Inspection
2. Palpation
3. Auscultation
4. Percussion (only occasionally)
What is the difference between subjective and objective?
subjective = anything the patient is telling you
objective = what you, the nurse, are witnessing
, Why do we collect health history?
Obtains biographical information, age, reasons for coming in to healthcare, learning
about your patient's expectations
While collecting health history, what would the purpose or final end product be?
This is discharge planning
Is health history subjective or objective
subjective
Is general survey subjective or objective?
objective
Where do you begin with a health history?
ABC, safety and pain
-Airway
-Breathing
-Circulation
-Safety
-Pain
If pain is present, go into what?
PQRSTU
-place
-quality
-radiating
-severity
-time
-understanding
What type of data is gathered in health history?